Feb 7, 2007 | Apple, audio, DRM, video
WalMart announced a movie download service with the obligatory noncritical media coverage, focused on how darned exciting it is that all of the major studios have signed up to supply a few titles. The details were glossed over – namely that the downloads are...
Oct 29, 2006 | Microsoft, software, video
Many people are staring at their digital camcorders, wondering how to get video off the camera for a DVD or some other project. Adobe Premiere Elements is the software of choice for the long run. It’s the best designed software on the market, relatively easy to...
Oct 23, 2006 | photos, video, web_services
Tracking Shot is a free online service that deserves a look. There’s no easier way to build videos and slideshows from your photos, movies and music. Here’s a glowing review of Tracking Shot from CNet.There’s no shortage of sites for sharing photos,...
Oct 22, 2006 | photos, software, video
Adobe has now released upgrades to its consumer photo organizer and editor, Photoshop Elements, and consumer video editor, Premiere Elements.Photoshop Elements 5 is a minor upgrade from version 4. (If you have an earlier version, upgrade immediately – the...
Sep 15, 2006 | Amazon, DRM, video, web_services
Cory Doctorow has closely read the license agreement that accompanies Amazon’s movie download service and he doesn’t like it. “I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. A lot. I won’t ever be buying one of these movies. Amazon has a great and...
Sep 15, 2006 | audio, DRM, video
The Electronic Frontier Foundation was the first to report on a remarkable example of how copyright abuse can harm consumers.Microsoft’s Zune will not play protected Windows Media Audio and Video purchased or “rented” from Napster 2.0, Rhapsody,...
